presently Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb in the near future
before long; shortly; soon.
- the doctor will soon be here
- the book will appear shortly
- she will arrive presently
- we should have news before long
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adverb at this time or period; now
currently.
- he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations
- currently they live in Connecticut
WordNet
Pres"ent*ly adverb
Definitions
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At present; at this time; now. Obs.The towns and forts you presently have. Sir P. Sidney.
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At once; without delay; forthwith; also, less definitely, soon; shortly; before long; after a little while; by and by. Shak.And presently the fig tree withered away. Matt. xxi. 19.
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With actual presence; actually . Obs.His precious body and blood presently three. Bp. Gardiner.
